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Classify each of the following diatomic species as ionic, polar covalent or nonpolar covalent.

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1. O2

The oxygen molecule is a non-polar covalent molecule. It is formed by sharing of electrons. As the molecule is symmetric, the electrons are pulled by both the atoms in an equal amount.

2. CaO:

The association of two ions forms calcium oxide. The ions are calcium ion and oxide ion. Such a compound is called an ionic compound.

3. Br2:

Bromine molecule contains a non-polar covalent bond because both the atoms share an equal number of electrons, and it is symmetric.

4. HBr:

Hydrogen bromide is a polar covalent compound. It is an asymmetric charge between hydrogen and bromine. Bromine being more electronegative, tends to pull the electron itself.

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